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: Calculated by dividing the failure load by the plate area.

Your first dial gauge reading is initial reading , not zero settlement. Always calculate Settlement = Current_Reading - Initial_Reading . Your XLS formula should be: =D2-$D$2 (absolute reference to first reading).

The heart of your is the data entry sheet. You should record:

You must record the unloading cycle to see the elastic rebound.